Last Word on Pro Football Bryan Edwards 2020 NFL Draft Profile

Bryan Edwards 2020 NFL Draft Profile

Bryan Edwards was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and decided to stay in his home state of South Carolina to play for the Gamecocks. Coming into his freshman year at South Carolina, Bryan Edwards got the nod to start and played in all 12 games. He had a respectable freshman year with 44 catches for 590 yards and four touchdowns. The following season he played every game again and built upon his freshman year by having 64 catches for 793 yards and five touchdowns.

During his junior year, Edwards played in all 13 games and had his breakout year by having 55 catches for 846 yards and seven touchdowns. Bryan decided to stay and play his senior year where he was having the best season of his career before sustaining a knee injury in the 10^th game of the season, which caused him to miss the rest of the year. He still managed to finish the year with 71 catches for 816 yards and six touchdowns. Edwards finished his career at South Carolina as the team’s all-time leader in receiving yards and catches. Edwards then broke his foot training for the combine and was unable to participate.

Strengths

Finishes runs, physical wide receiver;

Experienced four-year starter and multiple school record holder;

Tough player;

Flashes the ability to make some of the best catches of anyone in the class;

Ideal NFL size for the position;

Above-average hand fighting ability at line of scrimmage;

Above-average run blocker for a receiver.

Weaknesses

Drop problems throughout career;

Lets ball get into his chest on too many catches;

Lacks elite speed, burst, and athleticism;

Average quickness – has problems separating from defensive backs at times;

Lacks NFL moves in the open space (juke and spin).

NFL Comparison: Mohamed Sanu

Draft Projection: 5^th or 6^th round

Bottom Line on Bryan Edwards

Bryan Edwards is an interesting day 3 prospect with some potential upside. He has had some injuries as of late that will lower his draft positions especially because he missed the combine and his pro day. Bryan Edwards has good NFL size standing at 6’3” and weighing in at 215 pounds but will most likely be a slot receiver in the NFL due to his skill set. Bryan should be successful out of the slot because of his above-average hand fighting that will help when being pressed by nickel corners, safeties, and linebackers. He will also be able to make an impact almost immediately because of his experience of being a four-year starter at South Carolina. Edwards needs to work on not allowing the ball get into his chest on so many throws. He will most likely never be an elite wide receiver in the NFL but should be a solid professional.